Recording Music

How to Read Music (The Notes)

By Stewart Cararas

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So with this new installment of "music reading" I'd like to introduce you to the notes. The notes are derived from the chromatic scale, which is a series of twelve notes effectively spelling all the notes. The notes are spelled in ascending ... more »

How to Record an Electric Guitar on the Computer

By Henry

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If you play your cards right—or play your guitar right—you can get a tone on your guitar that sounds like it was mic-ed using the best mics available in a perfect wood-paneled room. Sometimes, though, it can sound like sludge... more »

How to Store Microphones

By Stewart Cararas

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I'll begin by sharing a story with you. Before relocating to Los Angeles, I operated a recording studio in New Orleans. The studio eventually succumbed to the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. Upon my return to the city, immediately after the ... more »

How to Write Songs Using a 4-track

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You've got this great tune in your head that is just begging to be recorded. It really needs to be recorded, it is that good. Your band is no where to be found and the song has fantastic harmonies. How are you going to record the piano, the ... more »

How to rip mp3's from streaming audio or internet radio

By torque63

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Feeling like your mp3 collection is too small or you want to sample a different genre of music? I will show you how easily this can be done... more »

How to Sell Your Vinyl Record Collection

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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With CDs on the scene, vinyl records seem to be going the way of cassettes and eight-track tapes. But there are still plenty of collectors out there interested in your Louis Armstrong albums... more »

How to Adjust Levels on a Soundboard

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A speaker or musical group relies on the producer or person running the soundboard to adjust their sound levels until they sound perfect. Soundboards can look intimidating, but with a little training and practice, you can learn to run a ... more »

How to Build a Home Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Home recording is not only more convenient, but can be cheaper than renting studio time. Though the cost of setting up a home recording studio can be high, it can also be rewarding and you can rent out studio time to help cover the costs... more »

How to Build a Home Recording Studio With MIDI

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is the standard digital language used in music recording. It is very useful because it records more than just notes (like velocity information and timing) and does so with just a few kilobytes of ... more »

How to Design the Interior of a Recording Studio Control Room

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The interior of a recording studio control room is a functional space but also one that needs to be pleasing to the eye and comfortable for those in it. Strike the perfect balance between technical considerations and interior design by following ... more »

How to Edit Your Recorded Music Into an Album CD

By SuzanneL

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So you've followed all the instructions in "How to Digitally Record your Live Music Performance with Portable Equipment", and you want to turn it into a CD album to share with your friends and fellow musicians. Well, you'll be the talk of your ... more »

How to Get Recording Studio Hardware

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The job of a music producer requires a lot of different musical equipment and hardware. If their studio is not set up with the proper equipment, they may have difficulty producing a high quality product. Here are a few steps on which equipment is ... more »

How to make MP3 files from .wav on Mac / convert wav to MP3 & iPod

By harrykipper

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Looking for an easy and FREE solution to converting audio files in MP3's on your Mac? A great converter in now available free on the web, and it's come in handy on my computer already!.. more »

How to Produce Music With a Digital Audio Workstation

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A digital audio workstation is a computer set up specifically for producing music recordings. The workstation digitally records to a hard drive and the converter changes the signal into waves for editing. Recording and producing music in a ... more »

How to Record a CD of Spoken Word

By Jonathan

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Putting out a CD is a fundamentally creative act, but it isn't reserved strictly for those creative individuals who have a band. You can also record a CD by yourself, with creative pieces such as stories or poems. A relatively small amount of ... more »

How to Record a Kick Drum

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The kick drum is a fundamental element to your drum kit and an essential anchor in the overall mix of a song. Getting the right kick drum sound takes patience, good ears and a willingness to throw out the rules and do whatever gives you the best ... more »

How to Record Electric Guitar , Bass , Acoustic Drums and Vocals !

By harrykipper

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Getting great tones in the studio is not about great gear (well, not entirely) but about using your ears to make the best of that which you have on hand. Here are a few great pointers which you may not have heard of before... more »

How to Transfer Songs from Vinyl

By Edward Mellett

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Fed up with your ancient vinyl collection? Bored of watching your LP’s gathering dust and whilst they take up too much space in the corner of your bedroom?! Well why not downsize, and transfer everything to a modern format, such as MP3 or CD! ... more »

How to Use a Preamp in a Professional Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Preamps are an essential part of professional audio recording. The preamp boosts the minuscule signal created by a microphone to a level you can actually use. Preamps are in many audio consoles and external processing equipment. Knowing how to ... more »

How to Write A Music Business Plan

By Azox

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If you have not checked out the article on how to start an independent record label, make sure you check it out! www.ehow.com/how_2175283_start-record-label.html. This is the second installment of the series, identifying the difficult business ... more »

How to write and market your song.

By shopmysongs

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When writing a song you need thoughts, rhymes & a story. One of my 1st songs I wrote was to my son for his wedding. The lyrics came easy for me cuz it was how I felt about him & his new bride. I hooked up with a guy who wrote music ... more »

How to act During a Radio Interview

By Kilogramm

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So it's your first radio interview? Well just to be honest you need to know the basics when being interviewed. Everything you say and do from this point on determines your future........ more »

How to Add Downloaded Audio Files From Limewire to an iPod

By Hodgan

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Transfer limewire files to ipod/iphone.. more »

How to Add Space in Your Music Recordings

By Stewart Cararas

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I introduce the Haas effect into almost everything I mix. It works wonderfully on vocal tracks, as long as you ensure the source remains focused and with mono capabilities. It helps to create or simulate a more 'natural environment.' It can be ... more »

How to add vintage tone to digital rock recordings.

By michaellacy

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With today’s digital technology, most musicians have a wide range of tracking options when it comes to layering vocals and instruments, but alas, there are problems with the digital revolution. Many musicians and engineers (my self included) feel ... more »

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